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While the literal translation of “Viva el Cinco de Mayo” is “Live the 5th of May,” the Spanish phrase is a way to say, “Happy May 5th.” Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla against the French Army on May 5, 1862. At the time, Mexico owed money to European countries. After becoming Mexico’s 26th president, Benito Juarez declared that payments to foreign countries would be put temporarily on hold in order to give Mexico’s struggling economy and citizens time to recuperate financially. France, being one of the countries that was owed money, took advantage of the situation and sailed to Mexico with the intent to conquer and expand France’s colonial footprint over in the Americas. France, led by Napoleon III, had what was considered the strongest army in the world. Mexico’s victory in battle against that French Army is, to many, more pivotal in history than the date of Mexico’s actual independence in September.
Cerveceria Tecate was first brewed in 1944 by Alberto Aldrete’s brewery in Mexico. Ten years later, Tecate was bought by Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma. More than 75 years after its creation, Tecate is still sold in Mexico and the United States.

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Black Horse Brewery of New Jersey, while popular during its time, only lasted from its opening in 1967 until 1987. There are numerous other Black Horse brews and breweries throughout several countries, but the horse image on their logo is distinct and easily recognized as theirs. New Jersey was a hub of breweries, so Black Horse Brewery thrived for a period. "There's only one pleasure better," was the first ad written by Ann Hayden, who later became the CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Business Communications before taking on the role of executive creative director at Young & Rubicam. Their signature ale was referred to in advertising as the thoroughbred of ales. 

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Tom Corbett, Space Cadet was an adventure serial that appeared in comic strips, television, and radio throughout the 1950's. The stories featured Corbett and his friends on their adventures as students of the Solar Guard. The official Space Cadet membership kit included an embroidered patch, a pinback button, a certificate of entry into the Space Academy, a space symbol decoder, and a copy of the latest issue of Space Cadet News. Fans could join if they mailed one boxtop from Kellogg's cereal to the Space Cadet headquarters along with their name, address, and 25¢. All merchandise included is signed by Tom Corbett and the gang, from the year 2350 A.D.

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Lapham Photo Button Co. was a company in the 1890s that specialized in wearable memorabilia including photograph buttons. Located in Chicago, citizens would commission photo buttons for a variety of occasions, portrait buttons being highly popular. The woman featured in this instance is in typical 1890s Victorian clothing. It was common for necklines to be high on the neck and for hair to be styled in an updo during that time period.

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Published in 1995 by the United Church of Christ, the New Century Hymnal is a collection of Christian hymns and songs. The United Church of Christ has revised several of the hymns to make the language in it more inclusive. One such example of this revision deals with the many references to God as a masculine figure. The new century hymnal includes references to God as a masculine, non-binary, and feminine figure. In this way, the language of the hymns is more inclusive, allowing worship to be easier, and creating a harmony among all its constituents and listeners.

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Hoyleton is a youth and family services organization working in Southern Illinois since 1895. The organization was founded as an orphanage in association with what is now known as the United Church of Christ. Hoyleton focuses on strengthening at risk families with a trauma-informed practice model and several wellness programs. The children’s home foundation, part of the overall Hoyleton organization, provides foster services.

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The United Church of Christ is a protestant branch of Christianity that often holds liberal views compared to other church organizations. Women play an important role in this religion. Women of the church are expected to perform duties for the church and are referred to as being "on mission". These missions include praying for missionaries, educating other women, seeking justice for the most vulnerable, traveling on global missions, and spreading the word of God.

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The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is an organization founded over 100 years ago by the original troop leader, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. Juliette, known as “Daisy” by her friends and family, gathered 18 girls in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, on March 12, 1912, for the very Girl Scout troop. Juliette established the organization with the goal of preparing girls to meet the world with courage, confidence, and character, a mission that continues to this very day. The Girl Scouts have turned into a global organization, united across distance and decades through lifelong friendships, shared adventures and the desire to do good in the world. One of the many traditions continuing to this day is the Girl Scout SWAPS, the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes, a way for Girl Scouts to meet one another and promote friendship.